MT: Random Thoughts, Thought for the day and Quotes

[IndianByDefault]

I thought I would create a thread similar to the offtopic/hijack thread on MSN forum where one could post anything that came to their mind. Basically anything that is within the COC guideliness but not necessarily on any particular topic.

[IndianByDefault]

Ok since I started it I will make the first random thoughts post.

What the heck happened to DBN and mel? From daily forum addicts to MIA. India trip?

[RRS]

May be I am old world or some fossil. But I still like the MSN forum where I can set my preferences much easily.May be I need time to get used to the new format. Yeah, saw all the old culprits of frequent flyers but still MIA are mel,DBN,Gujju etc. Will some good posters from there show up here as well like vkrd,texmex etc or have their screen names changed?

[DosaiLvr]

I thought I would create a thread similar to the offtopic/hijack thread on MSN forum where one could post anything that came to their mind. Basically anything that is within the COC guideliness but not necessarily on any particular topic.[/quote]

I thought the "quotes" thread was the thread for random thoughts :p

IBD, just nitpicking here... Would this thread or its predeccesor in the MSN forum be a candidate for the MT status?

Honestly, I think it does ;) or maybe not :) or may be it does or...

Well, you can see my current thought is just two random, so I better end this post..

[skn]

The number of members that have joined the forum is quite substantial (1000+). But so many of them are silent spectators! What makes them still join the forum? And what will break their silence?

Similarly the folks who are listed in the "to return in 20XX" list. It would be great to hear their stories, opinions, etc and not just their screen names and city of return. For so many it is the only post they make. Maybe even participate in some silly thread (like the Cricket one for example ;-)).

[IndianByDefault]

IBD, just nitpicking here... Would this thread or its predeccesor in the MSN forum be a candidate for the MT status?

Maybe you are right. My thoughts were too random when I created this thread.

Maybe even participate in some silly thread (like the Cricket one for example ;-)).

Hey now.. actually maybe following the indian cricket team IS quite silly. :D

[b2b]

what kind of site is Indiadaily http://www.indiadaily.com/editorial/15411.asp

who runs this ? are they the so called doomsday sayers - one should remain away from....

[rajsriadit]

 
 
Feng Shui Horoscope
 
 
Take just a couple of minutes to take this test & see what happens!
If you are honest this tells the truth -- it's pretty good. Write your answers on a piece of paper, NO cheating!! The answers are at the bottom...
 
 
1. Which is your favorite color: red, black, blue, green, or
yellow?
 
2. Your first initial?
 
3. Your month of birth?
 
4. Which color do you like more, black or white?
 
5 . Name of a person of the same sex as yours.
 
6. Your favorite number?
 
7. Do you like California or Florida more?
 
8. Do you like a lake or the ocean more?
 
 
 
When you're done, scroll down. Don't cheat
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Answers:
1. If you choose:
Red - You are alert and your life is full of love.
Black - you are conservative and aggressive.
Green - Your soul is relaxed and you are laid back
Blue - You are spontaneous and love kisses and affection from the
ones you love. Yellow - You are a very happy person and give good 
advice to those who are down.
 
2. If your initial is:
A-K - You have a lot of love and friendships in your life. L-R -
You try to enjoy your life to the maximum and your love life is 
soon to blossom. S-Z - You like to help others and your future love
 
life looks very good.
 
3. If you were born in:
JAN - MAR: The year will go very well for you and you will discover
that you fall in love with someone totally unexpected. APR - JUN: 
You will have a strong love relationship that will last forever.
JUL - SEP: You will have a great year and will experience a
major life-changing experience for the good.
OCT - DEC: Your love life will be great, you will find your
soulmate.
 
4. If you chose...
Black: Your life will take on a different direction, it will be
the best thing for you, and you will be glad for the change.
White: You have a friend who completely confides in you and would 
do anything for you, but you may not realize it.
 
5. This person should be your best friend.
 
6. This is how many close friends you will have in your lifetime.
 
7. If you chose:
California : You like adventure.
Florida : You are a laid back person.
 
8. If you chose:
Lake : You are loyal to your friends and your lover and are very
reserved.
Ocean: You are spontaneous and like to please people.

[rajsriadit]

Here's an e-mail I received from one of my friends. I cannot verify either the author or the contents of the article, but posting the same for people to read.

An interesting reflection: Slow Down Culture

It's been 18 years since I joined Volvo, a Swedish company. Working for them has proven to be an interesting experience. Any project here takes 2 years to be finalized, even if the idea is simple and brilliant. It's a rule.

Globalize processes have caused in us (all over the world) a general sense of searching for immediate results. Therefore, we have come to posses a need to see immediate results. This contrasts greatly with the slow movements of the Swedish. They, on the other hand, debate, debate, debate, hold x quantity of meetings and work with a slowdown scheme. At the end, this always yields better results.

Said in another words:
1. Sweden is about the size of San Pablo, a state in Brazil.
2. Sweden has 2 million inhabitants.
3. Stockholm, has 500,000 people.
4. Volvo, Escania, Ericsson, Electrolux, Nokia are some of its renowned companies. Volvo supplies the NASA.

The first time I was in Sweden , one of my colleagues picked me up at the hotel every morning. It was September, bit cold and snowy. We would arrive early at the company and he would park far away from the entrance (2000 employees drive their car to work). The first day, I didn't say anything, either the second or third. One morning I asked, "Do you have a fixed parking space? I've noticed we park far from the entrance even when there are no other cars in the lot." To which he replied, "Since we're here early we'll have time to walk, and whoever gets in late will be late and need a place closer to the door. Don't you think? Imagine my face.

Nowadays, there's a movement in Europe name Slow Food. This movement establishes that people should eat and drink slowly, with enough time to taste their food, spend time with the family, friends, without rushing. Slow Food is against its counterpart: the spirit of Fast Food and what it stands for as a lifestyle. Slow Food is the basis for a bigger movement called Slow Europe, as mentioned by Business Week.

Basically, the movement questions the sense of "hurry" and "craziness" generated by globalization, fueled by the desire of "having in quantity" (life status) versus "having with quality", "life quality" or the "quality of being". French people, even though they work 35 hours per week, are more productive than Americans or British. Germans have established 28.8 hour workweeks and have seen their productivity been driven up by 20%. This slow attitude has brought forth the US's attention, pupils of the fast and the "do it now!".

This no-rush attitude doesn't represent doing less or having a lower productivity. It means working and doing things with greater quality, productivity, perfection, with attention to detail and less stress. It means reestablishing family values, friends, free and leisure time. Taking the "now", present and concrete, versus the "global", undefined and anonymous. It means taking humans' essential values, the simplicity of living.

It stands for a less coercive work environment, more happy, lighter and more productive where humans enjoy doing what they know best how to do. It's time to stop and think on how companies need to develop serious quality with no-rush that will increase productivity and the quality of products and services, without losing the essence of spirit.

In the movie, Scent of a Woman, there's a scene where Al Pacino asks a girl to dance and she replies, "I can't, my boyfriend will be here any minute now". To which Al responds, "A life is lived in an instant". Then they dance to a tango.

Many of us live our lives running behind time, but we only reach it when we die of a heart attack or in a car accident rushing to be on time. Others are so anxious of living the future that they forget to live the present, which is the only time that truly exists. We all have equal time throughout the world. No one has more or less. The difference lies in how each one of us does with our time. We need to live each moment. As John Lennon said, "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans".

Congratulations for reading till the end of this message. There are many who will have stopped in the middle so as not to waste time in this globalized world.

[rajsriadit]

Here's a poem written by somebody that i don't know personally. Someone took the effort to write this, and I am presenting the same.



Drink coffee and drive!!!


I went to a party Mom,
I remembered what you said.
You told me not to drink, Mom,
So I drank soda instead.

I really felt proud inside, Mom,
The way you said I would.
I didn't drink and drive, Mom,
Even though the others said I should.

I know I did the right thing, Mom,
I know you are always right.
Now the party is finally ending, Mom,
As everyone is driving out of sight.

As I got into my car, Mom,
I knew I'd get home in one piece.
Because of the way you raised me,
So responsible and sweet.


I started to drive away, Mom,
But as I pulled out into the road,
The other car didn't see me, Mom,
And hit me like a load.

As I lay there on the pavement, Mom,
I hear the policeman say,
"The other guy is drunk," Mom,
And now I'm the one who will pay.

I'm lying here dying, Mom....
I wish you'd get here soon.
How could this happen to me, Mom?
My life just burst like a balloon.

There is blood all around me, Mom,
And most of it is mine.
I hear the medic say, Mom,
I'll die in a short time.

I just wanted to tell you, Mom,
I swear I didn't drink.
It was the others, Mom.
The others didn't think.

He was probably at the same party as I.
The only difference is, he drank
And I will die.Why do people drink, Mom?
It can ruin your whole life.
I'm feeling sharp pains now.
Pains just like a knife.

The guy who hit me is walking, Mom,
And I don't think it's fair.
I'm lying here dying
And all he can do is stare.

Tell my brother not to cry, Mom.
Tell Daddy to be brave.
And when I go to heaven, Mom,
Put "Daddy's Girl" on my grave.

Someone should have told him, Mom,
Not to drink and drive.
If only they had told him, Mom,
I would still be alive.

My breath is getting shorter, Mom.
I'm becoming very scared.
Please don't cry for me, Mom.
When I needed you, you were always there.

I have one last question, Mom.
Before I say good bye.
I didn't drink and drive,
So why am I the one to die?